August 20, 2010, Newsletter Issue #206: Principal vs. Principle

Tip of the Week

"Principle" is only a noun, and all of its meanings are abstract. "Principal" is both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it generally refers to a person, except in specialized legal and financial terms.

Ex: Approximately $40 of your payment goes repay the principal balance; the rest are interest payments.
Ex: I have to meet with the principal of my childīs school.
Ex: We have to act on the principle that our customers are important.

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